Upcoming Events
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- FFA Banquet5/21/2013
5/23/2013
5/24/2013
District Announcements
Jordan-Matthews Students Awarded Summer Arts Scholarships
Summer camp can be a life-changing experience for anyone, but especially for artists who have a chance to explore their creative passions. For nine Jordan-Matthews High School students, that life-changing experience is just weeks away. More...
School Notebook Features Project Graduation 2013
School Notebook: Project Graduation, Part 1
George Greger-Holt, Executive Director of Student Services and Support Programs, gives an overview of Project Graduation 2013.
George Greger-Holt, Executive Director of Student Services and Support Programs, discusses funding of Project Graduation 2013.
George Greger-Holt, Executive Director of Student Services and Support Programs, seeks volunteers for Project Graduation 2013.
Read more about the Project Graduation program here.
School Announcements
JM Makes the US News & World Report Rankings Again!
In the latest high school rankings published by US News & World Report magazine, JM ranks 15th in the state of North Carolina! Read about JM's achievements in the story here!
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Important Exam Information for Students and Parents
Students have completed exam schedule worksheets, and should have those in hand. Some students will have three exams scheduled on Tuesday, June 4. Please look at your child's exam schedule as soon as possible. A student will three exams on June 4 may request to have the 3rd block exam rescheduled for Wednesday, June 5.
Download the request form here. It includes a copy of the complete exam schedule and worksheet, and a list of which exams are in what categories. All requests to reschedule the 3rd block exam MUST be turned in Friday, May 17. No student is required to reschedule an exam, but no requests for rescheduling can be considered after Friday.
Download the request form here. It includes a copy of the complete exam schedule and worksheet, and a list of which exams are in what categories. All requests to reschedule the 3rd block exam MUST be turned in Friday, May 17. No student is required to reschedule an exam, but no requests for rescheduling can be considered after Friday.
Robotics Members
This is a reminder to all robotics members that there will be a meeting this Friday From 3:30 until 4:30 in Mr. hopper's classroom. There will also be a meeting this Saturday at SAGE from 10am until 2pm. Students interested in learning more about the robotics club are welcome to attend either meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Hopper in room 514.
Junior College Planning Survey
Juniors: Please complete this survey about yourself and your college plans; this will help our new college coach get to know you this summer.
Yearbooks are on the way!
Yearbooks will be distributed to students who ordered them during all lunches on Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24. Yearbooks will also be on sale for $60 (cash only) in Mrs. Beasley's room before and after school on Friday, May 24 and the following week.
Important information about Final Exams and NC Measures of Student Learning tests
Parents and students: Please download and read the letter from this district about the new Measures of Student Learning tests that are required by the state, and that will begin this spring: In English En Español.
Seniors
Decision Day is Monday, May 20th! this is a celebration of you! We will have JM alum and college reps to talk to you about next steps and what to expect in college! There will be ice cream and music from 9:20 to 10:20am.
In order to attend, you must provide Ms. Olive with an acceptance letter(4yr or community college), proof of FAFSA submission , or proof of enlistment in the military in order to attend.
In order to attend, you must provide Ms. Olive with an acceptance letter(4yr or community college), proof of FAFSA submission , or proof of enlistment in the military in order to attend.
HOSA students create PSA
JM HOSA students have created a public service announcement about hypertension--check it out:
Sneak Peak: CCS 2013-14 High School Course Guide
Want a look at what courses will be available next year at JM? Click here to download the 2013-14 Course Guide, which includes information about earning college credit through the Career and College Promise Program (p. 57) which is open to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA and who meet the college readiness requirements through scores on an assessment test.
New: FAQs for Current 8th Graders Available
For a guide to what JM offers students, check out the link to the left for current 8th grade students and their parents.
2013 Local Scholarship Booklet Available
New! 2013 Local Scholarships Booklet. Seniors should download and read carefully the criteria, deadlines, and instructions for applying for local scholarships this spring.
Help Needed with PTA Drop Box Collection
Want to help support student learning at JM? Make a PTA Drop Box part of your weekly routine! Click here for a letter that describes what's involved in Drop Box Collection, and how it can raise money for our school.
Purchase a JM Yearbook Online!
To get the year's best price on the 2013 edition of the Jordan-Matthews, go to http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06040000. You can complete your whole yearbook purchase online!